Tigers Sweep Yankees in Extra Innings | MLB News

The Detroit Tigers pulled off a historic road sweep of the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium for the first time since 2008, clinching it with a dramatic 6-2 win in the 11th inning. Zach McKinstry delivered the clutch two-run single, sealing the victory after a tense battle that included a tie in the 9th and a nail-biting 10th inning shutout by rookie reliever Keider Montero. Troy Melton anchored the pitching staff with seven strikeouts over six and a third scoreless innings, while the Tigers’ offense capitalized on walks and a throwing error to score the winning runs without a hit. It’s a statement win for a team proving they can compete with baseball’s elite on the road. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b183fa2255f56a5b